Jacksonville public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission voted to rezone four lots on Lee Mac Drive from R‑1A to R‑4 and a fifth lot on the same street from R‑7 to R‑8. It also approved a conditional‑use request for a used‑car lot at 417 West Main Street and rezoned two Hamilton Street parcels from R‑6 to R‑3. The commission accepted the preliminary plat for Meadows Creek Subdivision with specified engineering contingencies.

• Rezoning 1305, 1307, 1309 & 1311 Lee Mac Drive from R‑1A to R‑4 (Premier Contracting Solutions)
• Rezoning 1315 Lee Mac Drive from R‑7 to R‑8 (Blakely Land Farm and Rentals)
• Conditional‑use approval for 417 West Main Street used‑car lot/auto repair in C‑2 zone
• Rezoning 2013 & 2019 Hamilton Street from R‑6 to R‑3 (Hudson Rental Properties, LLC)
• Preliminary plat approval for Meadows Creek Subdivision with engineering contingencies

The commission approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. It then approved the rezoning of 1305, 1307, 1309, and 1311 Lee Mac Drive from R‑1A to R‑4. The request to rezone 1315 Lee Mac Drive from R‑7 to R‑8 was tabled.

• Approved minutes of Nov 10, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved rezoning of 1305, 1307, 1309, 1311 Lee Mac Drive from R-1A to R-4 (motion carried)
• Tabled rezoning of 1315 Lee Mac Drive from R-7 to R-8 (motion carried)

City Council

At the regular meeting, the council will hear a presentation on the I‑57 construction update, consider Ordinance 1805 that would create and certify tax liens against properties with balances due for services rendered by the city, and address routine agenda items such as the consent agenda, appointments, and unfinished or new business.

• I‑57 construction update presentation (Mayor Elmore)
• Ordinance 1805 (#34-2025) to create and certify tax liens for unpaid city services
• Consent agenda covering engineering, water, wastewater, fire, police, street, and sanitation departments
• Appointments of city officials
• Discussion of unfinished and new business items

The council approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda. Ordinance 1805, which creates tax liens for unpaid city services, was moved through first, second, and third readings and then adopted. All motions carried with unanimous AYE votes from the nine present members.

• Approved minutes of the November 6, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved the consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance 1805 on first reading (all 9 members AYE)
• Approved Ordinance 1805 on second reading (all 9 members AYE)
• Approved Ordinance 1805 on third and final reading (all 9 members AYE)
• Adopted Ordinance 1805 in its entirety (all 9 members AYE)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting and adopted the consent agenda. It accepted the final plat for Aubethany Estates Phase I on Military Road and the final plat for Graham Woods Phase 4B. Council members discussed the proposed 2026 budget and entered an executive session on personnel matters, but no budget action was taken. The meeting also included routine departmental reports and announcements.

• Approval of October 16, 2025 City Council minutes (motion carried)
• Adoption of the consent agenda (motion carried)
• Acceptance of final plat for Aubethany Estates Phase I (motion carried)
• Acceptance of final plat for Graham Woods Phase 4B (motion carried)
• Discussion of the proposed 2026 budget and executive session on personnel (no decision made)

The council adopted Ordinance 1804, which reclassifies property on Hamilton Street and amends related land‑use maps. The ordinance passed on first, second, and final readings with unanimous AYE votes from all ten members. The council also placed Ordinance 1803, the 2026 fiscal budget, on first reading, passing it 9‑1. Additionally, the consent agenda and the October 16, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 1804 (property reclassification) – unanimous AYE (10‑0)
• Placed Ordinance 1803 (2026 budget) on first reading – passed 9‑1 AYE
• Approved consent agenda – motion carried
• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes – motion carried

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Jacksonville Advertising & Promotion Commission approved a $31,500 expenditure for the Jacksonville Historical District museum, with $3,500 paid immediately and the balance paid monthly. It also approved Business Beautification Grants of up to $5,000 each for Variant516 Studios, Sonic Drive In of West Main, and Econolodge. The commission adopted the 2026 Parks and Recreation budget, authorizing specific event costs ranging from $4,500 to $95,500. Additional approvals included a $5,000 sponsorship for the USSSA Autism Awareness Tournament and $55,750 for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.

• Approve $31,500 for Jacksonville Historical District museum ( $3,500 immediate, $2,000 monthly rent)
• Approve Business Beautification Grants up to $5,000 each for Variant516 Studios, Sonic Drive In of West Main, and Econolodge
• Adopt 2026 Parks & Rec budget items: Cupid Shuffle 5K $9,000; Market Madness $4,500; Big Bang $28,500; Titans Obstacle Course $7,000; Festiville $95,500; Trunk or Treat $20,000; All Lit Up! Holiday Lights $35,000; Christmas Parade/Tree Lighting $6,000
• Approve $5,000 sponsorship for the USSSA Autism Awareness Tournament
• Approve $55,750 funding for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

The Advertising & Promotion Commission approved the October 2025 financial report and the meeting minutes. It authorized an additional $423.29 Business Beautification Grant for Days Inn by Wyndham. The commission also approved the 2026 budget, incorporating amendments for the Jacksonville Historical District rent and Museum of Military History assistance. Finally, the Chamber of Commerce 3rd‑quarter report was approved.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved additional $423.29 Business Beautification Grant to Days Inn by Wyndham (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget with historical district rent and museum assistance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce 3rd‑quarter 2025 report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission approved two final plats with specific conditions regarding infrastructure and easements. The body also discussed a conditional use request for a used car lot and a rezoning proposal for residential lots.

• Final Plat Aubethany Estates Phase I (with contingencies)
• Final Plat Graham Woods PH 4B (with contingencies)
• Conditional Use: Used car lot/auto repair at 417 W. Main St.
• Rezoning: 2013 & 2019 Hamilton St. from R-6 to R-3
• Building Permit: Site plan for Prices Rite Subdivision Lot 1

The commission approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It granted a conditional use for a classic‑car sales and detailing business at 417 West Main Street with specific parking and fencing conditions. It rezoned the 2013 and 2019 parcels on Hamilton Street from R‑6 to R‑3 to allow multifamily housing and approved the preliminary plat for the Meadows Creek Subdivision with engineering contingencies.

• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved conditional use at 417 West Main St with parking and fencing conditions (motion carried)
• Approved rezoning of 2013 and 2019 Hamilton St from R-6 to R-3 (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary plat of Meadows Creek Subdivision with engineering contingencies (motion carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests. One involves a rear yard setback for a new home construction, and the other concerns the height of an existing residential fence.

• Rear yard setback variance request for 187 Roosevelt Road (Midark Houses LLC) to reduce setback from 25 feet to 20 feet
• Fence height variance request for 300 North Jeff Davis Street (Jeanetta Adams) to allow an 8-foot fence

City Council

The City Council will hold a discussion regarding the 2026 Budget. The body is also scheduled to consider final plats for two residential developments.

• Discussion of the 2026 Budget
• Final plat for Aubethany Estates PH I
• Final plat for Graham Woods PH 4B

The council approved the minutes from October 2, 2025 and the consent agenda. It accepted the final plats for Aubethany Estates Phase I and Graham Woods Phase 4B. The body entered an executive session on personnel matters and later reconvened. The meeting was adjourned without further action on the 2026 budget.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted final plat of Aubethany Estates Phase I (motion carried)
• Accepted final plat of Graham Woods Phase 4B (motion carried)
• Entered executive session on personnel (motion carried)
• Reconvened from executive session (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The commission will discuss and approve 2026 budget requests for various city events and organizations. The body will also review business beautification grant applications for three local properties.

• Business Beautification Grant applications for Variant516 Studios (628 West Main Street), Sonic Drive In (1808 West Main Street), and EconoLodge (1800 John Harden Drive)
• 2026 Budget request for Festiville: $95,500
• 2026 Budget request for Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce: $55,750
• 2026 Budget request for Military Museum General Funding: $52,000
• 2026 Budget request for COJ Economic Dev. Business Beautification Grant: $100,000

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the August and September meetings and the September financial report. It authorized a $31,500 expenditure for the Jacksonville Historical District Museum, with $3,500 paid immediately and the balance in monthly rent payments. The board also approved up to $5,000 grants for three local businesses and a $205,500 budget for eight Parks and Recreation events in 2026. Additional unanimous approvals included a $5,000 USSSA Autism Awareness Tournament sponsorship, a $4,310 Goodsell Car & Truck Show expense, and $55,750 for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved minutes of August 18, September 15 and regular meetings – unanimous
• Approved September financial report – unanimous
• Approved $31,500 Historical District Museum expenditure ( $3,500 immediate, $2,000 monthly rent) – unanimous
• Approved Business Beautification Grants up to $5,000 each for Variant516 Studios, Sonic Drive‑In, Econolodge – unanimous
• Approved Parks & Rec 2026 event expenditures totaling $205,500 – unanimous
• Approved $5,000 USSSA Autism Awareness Tournament sponsorship – unanimous
• Approved $4,310 Goodsell 27th Wheelin’ & Healin’ Car & Truck Show expense – unanimous
• Approved $55,750 Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce funding – unanimous

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider ordinances to waive competitive bidding for a street department vehicle, certify tax liens, condemn structures, and set the 2026 millage tax rates. The meeting agenda also includes monthly reports from the engineering, fire, police, and finance departments.

• Ordinance 1799: Waiving competitive bidding for Street Department vehicle
• Ordinance 1800: Certifying tax liens for unpaid city services
• Ordinance 1801: Condemning structures and real property within the City
• Ordinance 1802: Setting millage tax rates for 2026
• Approval of September 2025 departmental monthly reports

The council approved the September 18, 2025 minutes and the consent agenda. It adopted Ordinance 1799 waiving competitive bidding for a medium‑duty truck, Ordinance 1800 creating tax liens for unpaid service balances, Ordinance 1801 condemning unsafe structures, and Ordinance 1802 setting the 2026 millage rate at 3 mills. All motions carried with unanimous AYE votes.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes – 10 AYE
• Approved consent agenda – 10 AYE
• Adopted Ordinance 1799 (waive competitive bidding for a medium duty truck) – 10 AYE
• Adopted Ordinance 1800 (create tax liens against real property for service balances) – 10 AYE
• Adopted Ordinance 1801 (condemn structures and real property for safety hazards) – 10 AYE
• Adopted Ordinance 1802 (set 2026 millage tax rate at 3 mills) – 10 AYE

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission will consider final plats for Aubethany Estates Phase I, Graham Woods Phase 4B, and a site plan for Prices Rite Subdivision Lot 1. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the September 8 meeting.

• Final Plat: Aubethany Estates PH I
• Final Plat: Graham Woods PH 4B
• Site Plan: Prices Rite Sub. Lot 1
• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes
• Correction and/or Approval of Minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It then approved the final plat for Aubethany Estates Phase I with a list of contingencies, and the final plat for Graham Wood Phase 4B with its own contingencies. Finally, the site plan for Prices Rite Subdivision Lot 1 was approved.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved final plat of Aubethany Estates Phase I with listed contingencies (motion carried)
• Approved final plat of Graham Wood Phase 4B with listed contingencies (motion carried)
• Approved site plan for Prices Rite Subdivision Lot 1 (motion carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two requests for rear yard setback variances. The board will also review and potentially correct the minutes from the September 8, 2025, meeting.

• Rear yard setback variance request for 122 Joiner Avenue by Mid South Homebuyers LLC (requesting reduction from 25' to 5')
• Rear yard setback variance request for Lot 485F of Northlake Sub. PH XIIB at Fawnwood St. and Black Bass Ct. by Medlock Management Co LLC (requesting 12.1-foot setback)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council approved Ordinance 1797 (#26-2025) to condemn structures at Willow Bend Apartments (300 Marshall Road) after a public hearing on structural defects and public‑hazard conditions. The ordinance was moved through first, second, and third readings and the emergency clause was adopted. The council also approved the consent agenda and received departmental reports.

• Adopted Ordinance 1797 condemning structures at Willow Bend Apartments (300 Marshall Road)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1797 addressing structural defects and emergency conditions
• Approval of the consent agenda
• Presentation of monthly departmental reports (engineering, fire, police, finance)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1798 proposing a Municipal Property Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District (Greenhill Estates)

The council approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. It placed Ordinance 1798 on first reading with unanimous support. Later, the council voted to table the ordinance, halting the proposed improvement district. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Placed Ordinance 1798 on first reading (9 ayes, motion carried)
• Tabled Ordinance 1798 (#27-2025) (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (without objection, motion carried)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve consent agenda items, including police department policies and a property reclassification, and to hear a public hearing on condemning a structure at 300 Marshall Road.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1797 to condemn property at 300 Marshall Road
• Approval of Police Department policies and procedures (Ordinance 1795)
• Reclassification of Parcel 902 Church Road (Ordinance 1796)
• Presentation of August 2025 department reports (Police, Fire, Engineering, Finance)
• Discussion on Code Enforcement staffing and property maintenance

The council approved the minutes of the August 21 meeting and the consent agenda. Ordinance 1797, which condemns structures at Willow Bend Apartments, was placed on first, second, and third readings and then fully adopted, including its emergency clause. All seven council members voted aye on each action.

• Approved minutes of August 21, 2025 (7 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 1797 on first reading (7 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 1797 on second reading (7 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 1797 on third and final reading (7 ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 1797 in its entirety (7 ayes)
• Approved and adopted the emergency clause of Ordinance 1797 (7 ayes)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Advertising & Promotion Commission will discuss funding requests for the Jacksonville Historical District. The body will also review business beautification grant applications for three local properties.

• Business Beautification Grant application: Variant516 Studios (628 West Main Street)
• Business Beautification Grant application: Sonic Drive In of West Main (1808 West Main Street)
• Business Beautification Grant application: EconoLodge (1800 John Harden Drive)
• Jacksonville Historical District update and funding request

The Jacksonville Advertising & Promotion Commission met on September 15, 2025, but Chairman Sundermeier declared there was no quorum (3 present, 1 absent, 1 vacant). Because a quorum was not present, the meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m. and no business was conducted.

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for the Meadows Creek Subdivision from R-0 to R-1 and a preliminary plat for the same project. The meeting also includes a site plan for a new storage facility addition.

• Rezone Meadows Creek Subdivision (38.06 acres) from R-0 to R-1
• Preliminary plat approval for Meadows Creek Subdivision
• Site plan approval for Lot 1 Jacksonville Mini Storage Addition (2,500 sq ft)

The commission approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. A public hearing was held on the request to rezone the 38.06‑acre Meadows Creek Subdivision from R‑0 to R‑1. The commission voted to deny the rezoning, with one commissioner abstaining. The denial means the associated plat will not move forward.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Denied rezoning of Meadows Creek Subdivision from R‑0 to R‑1 (motion carried, one abstention)
• No action on preliminary plat for Meadows Creek Subdivision (not discussed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review three requests from Charles Anderson Homes LLC for front yard setback variances. The petitioner states that foundations were incorrectly placed due to an excavator error.

• Front Yard Setback Variance request for 1433 Justice Street
• Front Yard Setback Variance request for 1437 Justice Street
• Front Yard Setback Variance request for 1501 Justice Street

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will meet on September 4, 2025, to discuss and vote on two key items: a rezoning request for 902 Church Street from R-1 to R-2 and the adoption of new policies and procedures for the Police Department. The meeting will also include routine approvals and departmental updates.

• Rezoning 902 Church Street from R-1 to R-2 (Ordinance 1796 #25-2025)
• Adopt Police Department policies and procedures (Ordinance 1795 #24-2025)
• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The council approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting. Ordinance 1795, establishing Jacksonville Police Department policies and an emergency clause, was adopted with a 9‑aye, 1‑nay vote on the emergency clause and unanimous approval of the ordinance itself. Ordinance 1796, reclassifying parcel 902 Church Road and amending related land‑use maps, was also adopted unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the August 7, 2025 City Council meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 1795 (police policies) – 10 AYE
• Approved emergency clause of Ordinance 1795 – 9 AYE, 1 NAY (Council Member McCoy)
• Adopted Ordinance 1796 (reclassification of parcel 902 Church Road) – 10 AYE

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will receive a presentation on the FY25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, including allocations totaling $254,968.00 for housing, public facilities, economic development, and other services. The meeting also includes a public hearing on ordinance 1794 regarding business with commission members and a presentation by the new CDBG sub-recipient, Jacksonville Community Worship Center.

• Public hearing on FY25 CDBG Annual Action Plan with $254,968.00 in allocations
• Ordinance 1794 (#23-2025) authorizing city business with commission members
• Presentation by Jacksonville Community Worship Center (424 Church Street) as new CDBG sub-recipient
• Update by Director of Economic Development Robert Birch

The council approved the minutes from the July 17 meeting and adopted the consent agenda. Ordinance 1794, which authorizes the city to conduct business with individuals serving on commissions and boards, was placed on first, second, and third readings and adopted, including its emergency clause. Each ordinance vote recorded eight ayes and two nays (Council Members McCleary and McCoy).

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance 1794 on first reading (8 ayes, 2 nays)
• Approved Ordinance 1794 on second reading (8 ayes, 2 nays)
• Approved Ordinance 1794 on third and final reading (8 ayes, 2 nays)
• Approved emergency clause of Ordinance 1794 (8 ayes, 2 nays)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Jacksonville Advertising and Promotion Commission meets to review financial reports, discuss updates on the Jacksonville Historic District, and decide on two Business Beautification Grant applications. The meeting also includes a request for a Placer.ai Contacts add-on and an announcement for the FestiVille event on August 30.

• Business Beautification Grant approval for Variant516 Studios at 628 West Main Street
• Business Beautification Grant approval for Sonic Drive In of West Main at 1808 West Main Street
• Request for Placer.ai Contacts add-on
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2025 meeting
• Financial report presentation

The Advertising & Promotion Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 21 meeting and the July financial report. It voted to table the Business Beautification Grant applications for Variant516 Studios and Sonic Drive‑In. The commission also approved a $3,754.00 expenditure for a Placer.ai contacts add‑on.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July financial report (unanimous)
• Tabled Business Beautification Grant requests for Variant516 Studios and Sonic Drive‑In (unanimous)
• Approved $3,754.00 expenditure for Placer.ai contacts add‑on (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed several land-use requests, including rezoning petitions and site plans. The body approved a conditional use for auto sales at 200 North First Street and a site plan for a new urgent care facility.

• Approved conditional use for auto sales, repair, and detailing at 200 North First Street
• Approved site plan for a 2,700 square foot Fast Pace Urgent Care at 1118 North First Street
• Approved preliminary plat for DG Addition Phase 1 (Lots 1, 2, and 3)
• Approved site plan for Hilltop MW Warehouse at Lot 3 MW Commercial Subdivision with slatted chain link fencing
• Proposed rezoning of 220 Southeastern Avenue from R-0 to R-3 for multi-residence development

The Planning Commission approved the July 14, 2025 minutes. It denied the request to rezone 220 Southeast Avenue from R-0 to R-3. It approved the rezoning of 902 Church Street from R-1 to R-2, approved a conditional use for auto sales at 810 Sandalwood Drive, denied a waiver for Hilltop MW Warehouse Lot 3, and approved the site plan for a mini‑storage addition on Lot 1.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Denied rezoning of 220 Southeast Avenue from R-0 to R-3 (motion carried)
• Approved rezoning of 902 Church Street from R-1 to R-2 (motion carried)
• Approved conditional use for auto sales at 810 Sandalwood Drive in C-4 zone (motion carried)
• Denied waiver request for Hilltop MW Warehouse Lot 3 Commercial Subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved site plan for Lot 1 Jacksonville Mini Storage Addition (motion carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a variance request for a property at 103 Joiner Street. The petitioner seeks to reduce the required rear setback from 25 feet to 20 feet to allow for the construction of a single-family home.

• Rear yard setback variance request for 103 Joiner Street (Central AR Home Builders, LLC)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY25 CDBG Annual Action Plan and a presentation on a new CDBG sub-recipient. The body will also consider an ordinance to establish a hybrid City Council seat structure.

• Public hearing for FY25 CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Presentation on new CDBG sub-recipient
• Ordinance 1793 (#22-2025) regarding a Hybrid City Council Seat Structure

The City Council approved the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. Council Member McCoy moved, and Council Member Moss seconded, to place Ordinance 1793 on first reading, establishing a hybrid council seat structure. The motion carried with seven Ayes and three Nays. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Placed Ordinance 1793 on first reading (7 Aye, 3 NAY)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Advertising and Promotion Commission will consider a Business Beautification Grant application for Counseling Services of Jacksonville. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the Jacksonville Historical District Museum.

• Business Beautification Grant application: Counseling Services of Jacksonville (115/116 W. Hickory St.)
• Discussion: Jacksonville Historical District Museum

The Advertising & Promotion Commission approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting and the June financial report, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved a $5,000 Business Beautification Grant to Counseling Services of Jacksonville. The commission discussed the Jacksonville Historical District Museum and potential lease options, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June financial report showing $1,997,821.00 fund balance (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Business Beautification Grant to Counseling Services of Jacksonville (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading on an ordinance to dissolve the Jacksonville Historic District Commission and repeal Chapter 2.26 of the municipal code. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding at-large voting by a former council member and NAACP members.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1792 to dissolve the Jacksonville Historic District Commission
• Presentation on at-large voting by former Council Member Terry Sansing and NAACP members
• Review of June monthly reports from Engineering, Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, and Finance departments

The City Council placed Ordinance 1792 on a second reading and then approved it on third reading, adopting it in full. The ordinance dissolves the Jacksonville Historic District Commission but does not affect the separate Historical Society. The motion to adopt the ordinance passed with a 6‑3 vote, with two council members abstaining. Earlier, the council approved the June 5, 2025 minutes and the consent agenda.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 1792 on second reading (6‑5, Mayor broke tie)
• Approved Ordinance 1792 on third reading (7‑2, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 1792 dissolving Historic District Commission (6‑3, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission denied a request to rezone 38.04 acres south of General Samuels Road from R-0 to Planned Unit Development for 172 residential lots. The commission also reviewed several site plans and a conditional use request for auto sales.

• Denied rezoning of Forest Oaks Subdivision PH IV (38.04 acres) from R-0 to Planned Unit Development
• Conditional use request for auto sales, repair, and detailing at 200 N. First St.
• Preliminary plat for DG Addition
• Site plan for Fast Pace Urgent Care at 1118 North First Street
• Site plan for Hilltop MW Warehouse at Lot 3 MW Commercial Subdivision

The commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved a conditional use for auto sales, repair and detailing at 200 North First Street, the preliminary plat for DG Addition Phase 1 (Lots 1‑3), the site plan for Fast Pace Urgent Care at 1118 North First Street, and the site plan for Hilltop MW Warehouse Lot 3 with slatted chain‑link fencing.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved conditional use for auto sales, repair, detailing at 200 North First Street (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary plat of DG Addition Phase 1, Lots 1‑3 only (motion carried)
• Approved site plan for Fast Pace Urgent Care at 1118 North First Street (motion carried)
• Approved site plan for Hilltop MW Warehouse Lot 3 and allowed slatted chain‑link fence (motion carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a request for a signage variance. The board is also scheduled to approve or correct the minutes from the May 12, 2025, meeting.

• Sign variance request for a second building sign at 1118 North First Street (Fast Pace Urgent Care)

City Council

The City Council will discuss dissolving the Jacksonville Historic District Commission and waiving competitive bidding for police vehicles. The meeting also includes an appeal hearing regarding a rezoning denial for Forest Oaks Subdivision PH IV.

• Ordinance 1792: Proposal to dissolve the Jacksonville Historic District Commission and repeal Chapter 2.26 of JMC
• Ordinance 1791: Proposal to waive competitive bidding for JPD vehicles
• Appeal Hearing: Rezoning denial of Forest Oaks Subdivision PH IV from R-0 to Planned Unit Development
• Ordinance 1790: Amendment to JMC § 2.04.025 regarding effective date of legislation

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 1791, which waives competitive bidding for Jacksonville Police Department pursuit vehicles, and also adopted Ordinance 1790 amending the municipal code. A proposal to dissolve the Historic District Commission (Ordinance 1792) passed its first reading (8‑1) but failed to suspend the rules (5‑4), so it will not proceed. The May 22 minutes and the consent agenda were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance 1791 (waiving competitive bidding for police vehicles) – unanimous (9‑0)
• Approved emergency clause for Ordinance 1791 – unanimous (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1790 (amending municipal code) – unanimous (9‑0)
• Ordinance 1792 first reading approved (8‑1) but motion to suspend rules failed (5‑4); not advanced
• Approved minutes of May 22, 2025 – motion carried
• Approved consent agenda as presented – motion carried

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Advertising & Promotion Commission will review quarterly reports from the Chamber of Commerce and consider business beautification grant applications. The body will also discuss upcoming community events and tournaments.

• Business Beautification Grant application: Days Inn by Wyndham Jacksonville (1414 John Harden Drive)
• Business Beautification Grant application: Main Gate Storage (1804 Marshall Road)
• Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Reports
• July 4: Big Bang on Main
• July 11-13: ATA Southwestern Zone Tournament

The Advertising & Promotion Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting and the May financial report. It also unanimously approved the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce's first and second quarter 2025 reports. The commission approved two Business Beautification Grant expenditures: $3,541.31 to Days Inn by Wyndham Jacksonville and $4,724.91 to Main Gate Storage. No action was taken on a grant application from Counseling Services of Jacksonville because it was not submitted on time.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved 1st and 2nd Quarter 2025 Chamber of Commerce reports (unanimous)
• Approved $3,541.31 Business Beautification Grant to Days Inn by Wyndham Jacksonville (unanimous)
• Approved $4,724.91 Business Beautification Grant to Main Gate Storage (unanimous)
• No action on Counseling Services of Jacksonville grant application (not submitted in time)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a women's transitional recovery home and rezoned a property on South Spring Street. The body also discussed a proposed new fencing ordinance.

• Approved conditional use for a Residential Care Facility at 210/212 West Hickory Street
• Approved rezoning of 624 South Spring Street from R-1 to R-3
• Discussed proposed Residential Fencing Regulation including a $10.00 permit fee
• Proposed rezoning of 38.04 acres south of General Samuels Road to Planned Unit Development
• Proposed preliminary plat for Forest Oaks Subdivision PH IV

The commission approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. A public hearing was held on rezoning Forest Oaks Subdivision PH IV from R‑0 to Planned Unit Development. The commission voted to deny the rezoning request. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Denied rezoning of Forest Oaks Subdivision PH IV from R‑0 to Planned Unit Development (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will discuss modifying the Employee Policy Manual and a proposal for drainage infrastructure at Nixon Farm. The meeting also includes monthly reports from the engineering and finance departments.

• Ordinance 1789 to amend and modify JMC §2.44.010 (Employee Policy Manual)
• Nixon Farm drainage easements infrastructure and community support proposal
• Engineering Department monthly report for May
• Finance Department interim financial report correction for April

The council approved the minutes of the May 1, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda. Council members moved and approved Ordinance 1789 on first, second, and third readings, adopting it in full. The emergency clause of the ordinance was also approved, with one council member voting nay. No other actions were taken; the Nixon Farm proposal was discussed but not decided.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 1789 on first reading (9 AYE)
• Adopted Ordinance 1789 on second reading (9 AYE)
• Adopted Ordinance 1789 on third and final reading (9 AYE)
• Adopted Ordinance 1789 in entirety (9 AYE)
• Approved emergency clause of Ordinance 1789 (8 AYE, 1 NAY)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will consider four rezoning ordinances and one new swimming-pool ordinance at this meeting. The rezonings would change land-use classifications for properties on South Spring Street, North First Street, Dupree-Stone Addition, T.P. White Drive, and West Hickory Street. The council will also review the Street Department’s 2025 asphalt overlay program bid and hear monthly reports from city departments.

• Rezoning 624 South Spring Street from R-1 to R-3 (Ordinance 1787)
• Rezoning four parcels: 3121 & 3125 North First Street, Dupree-Stone Addition, 7430 T.P. White Drive, and 420 West Hickory (Ordinances 1782–1785)
• Accept 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program bid (Mayor Elmore)
• New swimming-pool location and fencing rules (Ordinance 1786)

The council approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It accepted the low bid of $504,208.18 from CK Asphalt for the 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program. Ordinance 1787, reclassifying property at 624 South Spring Street, was approved on first, second and final readings. Ordinance 1788, regulating residential fencing, was approved on first, second and final readings despite one council member voting nay on the later readings.

• Approved consent agenda – motion carried (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 17 meeting – motion carried (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid $504,208.18 from CK Asphalt for 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program – motion carried (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1787 (property reclassification) – 9 AYE, 0 NAY
• Adopted Ordinance 1788 (fencing regulations) – first reading 9 AYE, 0 NAY; second reading 8 AYE, 1 NAY; final reading 8 AYE, 1 NAY

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Commission is considering funding requests for a local race and software renewals, as well as brochure approvals for the Military Museum. The body will also review business beautification grant applications.

• Funding request: $1,500.00 for Alzheimer’s Arkansas H2GO Run!
• Funding request: $1,250.00 for Placer.ai renewal
• Quote approval for additional Military Museum brochures
• Business Beautification Grant application: Counseling Services of Jacksonville (115/116 W. Hickory St.)

The Advertising & Promotion Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 17 meeting and the April financial report. It also approved a $1,500.00 sponsorship for the Alzheimer’s Arkansas H2GO Run, a $1,633.38 purchase of 5,000 Military Museum brochures, and an additional $1,250.00 for the 2025 Placer.ai software renewal. A Business Beautification Grant application was discussed and will be placed on the agenda for next month.

• Approved March 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April financial report (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500.00 Alzheimer’s Arkansas H2GO Run sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved $1,633.38 purchase of 5,000 Military Museum brochures (unanimous)
• Approved additional $1,250.00 Placer.ai software renewal (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider a rezoning request for 624 South Spring Street from R-1 (single-family) to R-3 (multi-family), a conditional use application for a residential care facility at 210/212 West Hickory Street, and will review a proposed fencing ordinance. These items are up for discussion and decision at the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 624 S. Spring St from R-1 to R-3 (petitioner: Reco Holdings Inc.)
• Conditional use request for a residential care facility in R-2 zone at 210/212 W Hickory St (petitioner: Beautiful Beginnings Inc.)
• Review of proposed Fencing Ordinance

The commission approved rezoning of 624 South Spring Street from R-1 to R-3. It also approved a conditional use for a Residential Care Facility at 210/212 West Hickory Street with specific occupancy and operation conditions. The conditional use motion passed with Commissioner Brittenum voting NAY and Commissioner Priest abstaining. An amendment adding a police‑call condition was later approved, with Commissioner Priest abstaining.

• Approved rezoning of 624 South Spring Street from R-1 to R-3 (motion carried)
• Approved conditional use of Residential Care Facility at 210/212 West Hickory Street with conditions (Brittenum NAY, Priest ABSTAIN)
• Approved amendment adding police‑call condition to the facility (Priest ABSTAIN)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a side and rear yard setback variance request for a property at 401 South Spring Street. The petitioner is the Gary Thad Revocable Trust, represented by Bond Engineering.

• Side and rear yard setback variance request for 401 South Spring Street

City Council

The City Council will hear proposed ordinances to reclassify four properties: 3121 & 3125 North First Street (C-2 to R-3), a parcel in Dupree-Stone Addition (C-2 to PUD), 7430 T.P. White Drive (C-3 to C-4), and 420 West Hickory Street (R-0 to R-2). A new ordinance (Ordinance 1786) would regulate the location of in-ground and above-ground swimming pools. The Director of Economic Development will provide an update.

• Rezoning 3121 & 3125 North First Street from C-2 to R-3 (Ordinance 1782)
• Rezoning parcel at Dupree-Stone Addition from C-2 to PUD (Ordinance 1783)
• Rezoning 7430 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4 (Ordinance 1784)
• Rezoning 420 West Hickory Street from R-0 to R-2 (Ordinance 1785)
• New ordinance regulating location of in-ground/above-ground swimming pools (Ordinance 1786)

The council adopted Ordinances 1782, 1783, 1784 and 1785, each reclassifying a specific parcel and adding an emergency clause. All four ordinances were approved by a 9‑0 vote, while the emergency‑clause motions passed 6‑3, 8‑1, 8‑1 and 7‑1 respectively. The council also approved the first and second readings of Ordinance 1786, which regulates in‑ground and above‑ground swimming pools, each by a 9‑0 vote.

• Ordinance 1782 (3121 & 3125 N First St) adopted; emergency clause approved (6-3)
• Ordinance 1783 (Dupree‑Stone Addn) adopted; emergency clause approved (8-1)
• Ordinance 1784 (7430 T.P. White Dr) adopted; emergency clause approved (8-1)
• Ordinance 1785 (420 W Hickory) adopted; emergency clause approved (7-1)
• Ordinance 1786 (swimming‑pool regulation) first reading approved (9-0)
• Ordinance 1786 second reading approved (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider Ordinance 1781 amending nuisance regulations for parking and storage of motor vehicles, review monthly department reports, and make appointments to the Sewer Commission and Housing Authority.

• Ordinance 1781 amending JMC § 8.03.018 regarding parking and storage of motor vehicles as nuisances
• Reappointment of Fred Belote to Sewer Commission for a term to expire April 20, 2030
• Appointment of Shanacee Person to Jacksonville Housing Authority for unexpired term ending March 17, 2026
• Video presentation from Parks and Recreation Athletics Manager Joe Stoute and Morgan Allen
• March 2025 financials presented by Finance Director Laura Collie

The council adopted Ordinance 1781, which reclassifies property at 1808 North Bailey and changes parking rules for large equipment. It reappointed Fred Belote to the Sewer Commission and appointed Shanacee Person to the Jacksonville Housing Authority. The consent agenda and the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 1781 reclassifying property (all 9 members voted AYE)
• Reappointed Fred Belote to the Sewer Commission (motion carried)
• Appointed Shanacee Person to the Jacksonville Housing Authority (approved, McCleary abstained)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the March 6, 2025 council meeting (motion carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Jacksonville Board of Adjustment will consider six variance requests at its April 14 meeting. The items include rear yard, side yard, and front yard setback variances and a sign variance for properties on Dennis Lane, T.P. White Drive, Central Avenue, and Station Grounds Addition. The board will also approve minutes from the March 10 meeting.

• Rear yard setback variance at 109 Dennis Lane, petitioner Alejandro Arias
• Sign variance at 1715 T.P. White Drive, petitioner Mina Abdelmalek
• Rear yard setback variance at 116 Pulaski Dr (future 145 Central Ave), petitioner Central AR Home Builders
• Side yard setback variance at 7430 T.P. White Drive, petitioner Seneca Enterprises LLC
• Side yard and front yard setback variances for Lots 5R and 4R in Station Grounds Addition (S. Oak & Chestnut St.), petitioner Bison Capital 1 LLC

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review four rezoning applications and several site and final plat requests. The meeting includes proposals for residential and commercial zoning changes and a new facility for Sig Sauer.

• Rezoning 420 West Hickory Street from R-0 to R-2
• Rezoning 7430 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4 for storage and commercial buildings
• Rezoning 3121 & 3125 North First Street from C-2 to R-3 for townhouses
• Rezoning vacant parcels at Dupree Drive & Stone Street from C-2 to Planned Unit Development
• Site plan for a new Sig Sauer primer facility

The Planning Commission approved rezoning of four properties, including 420 West Hickory Street (R‑0 to R‑2) and 7430 T.P. White Drive (C‑3 to C‑4). It also approved a Planned Unit Development rezoning at the Dupree Drive and Stone Street intersection and approved the final plat and four site plans, each contingent on engineering conditions. All motions were carried.

• Approved rezoning of 420 West Hickory Street from R-0 to R-2 (motion carried)
• Approved rezoning of 7430 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4 (motion carried)
• Approved rezoning of 3121 & 3125 North First Street from C-2 to R-3 (motion carried)
• Approved rezoning and site plan for vacant parcels at Dupree Drive & Stone Street to Planned Unit Development, contingent on drainage approval and comparable street‑improvement fee (motion carried)
• Approved final plat ODP Addition‑Lot 1 (motion carried)
• Approved site plan ODP Addition‑Lot 1, contingent on drainage approval and in‑lieu sidewalk fee (motion carried)
• Approved site plan Bayou Estates‑Lot 8, contingent on fire hydrants, drainage, grading, SWPPP, driveway permit, code compliance, and other engineering requirements (motion carried)
• Approved site plan for Sig Sauer New Primer Facility, contingent on sign location/height compliance and drainage/SWPPP requirements (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will discuss reclassifying a property on North Bailey Street and amending ordinances regarding vehicle parking and storage. The meeting includes a public hearing for the CDBG 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report.

• Ordinance 1780: Reclassifying 1808 North Bailey Street from R-0 to C-2
• Ordinance 1781: Amending JMC § 8.03.018 regarding parking and storage of motor vehicles
• Public hearing for CDBG 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Reappointment of Bob Baker to the Civil Service Commission through 04/01/2031
• Informational item regarding the volunteer appointment process

The council approved Ordinance 1780, reclassifying the parcel at 1808 North Bailey, after first, second, and third readings, with all eight members voting aye. The 2024 Community Development Block Grant performance report was approved. The reappointment of Bob Baker to the Civil Service Commission was approved. Minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance 1780 (first reading) – all 8 members AYE
• Approved Ordinance 1780 (second reading) – all 8 members AYE
• Approved Ordinance 1780 (third and final reading) – all 8 members AYE
• Adopted Ordinance 1780 in its entirety – all 8 members AYE
• Approved CDBG 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report – all 8 members AYE
• Reappointed Bob Baker to Civil Service Commission (term expires 04/01/2031) – all 8 members AYE
• Approved minutes of February 20, 2025 meeting – motion carried
• Approved consent agenda as presented – motion carried

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Jacksonville Advertising and Promotion Commission will consider two additional funding requests for past events (Shop Small Saturday and the Military Deployment Dinner) and two Business Beautification Grant applications from local businesses. The meeting also includes announcements of upcoming community events in April.

• Funding request: $92.75 additional for Shop Small Saturday by Chamber of Commerce
• Funding request: $674.50 additional for Military Deployment Dinner by Chamber of Commerce
• Business Beautification Grant application: Jacksonville Mini Storage at 401 South First Street
• Business Beautification Grant application: Boyd Veterinary Clinic at 300 John Harden Drive
• Announcements: Community Center 30th Anniversary (April 10), Easter Egg Hunt (April 12), Underwater Egg Hunt (April 14)

The Jacksonville Advertising and Promotion Commission unanimously denied two additional funding requests from the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce: $92.75 for Shop Small Saturday and $674.50 for the Military Deployment Dinner. The Commission approved Business Beautification Grants of $5,000 to Jacksonville Mini Storage and $3,551.61 to Boyd Veterinary Clinic. The financial report for February was approved as presented.

• Denied $92.75 additional funding for Shop Small Saturday (unanimous)
• Denied $674.50 additional funding for Military Deployment Dinner (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Business Beautification Grant to Jacksonville Mini Storage (unanimous)
• Approved $3,551.61 Business Beautification Grant to Boyd Veterinary Clinic (unanimous)
• Approved February financial report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Jacksonville Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two variance requests: a front-yard setback variance for a carport at 108 Revere Court, requested by Ken & Terry Arnold due to medical hardship, and a rear-yard setback variance at 127 Central Avenue requested by Midark Houses LLC for a proposed house. The board will also approve minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting.

• Front-yard setback variance request by Ken & Terry Arnold for a carport at 108 Revere Court
• Rear-yard setback variance request by Midark Houses LLC for a proposed house at 127 Central Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to rezone a property from residential to commercial. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes.

• Proposed rezoning of 1808 North Bailey Street from R-0 to C-2 (Petitioner: Billy Hall)

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 1808 North Bailey Street from R-0 (residential) to C-2 (commercial), as requested by petitioner Billy Hall. The motion carried with no vote tally recorded. The commission also approved the minutes of the February 10, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rezoning of 1808 North Bailey from R-0 to C-2 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 as presented

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will discuss and possibly vote on Ordinance 1775, authorizing a franchise agreement with Uniti Fiber LLC for fiber optic and data services. The council will also consider two appointments to the Water Commission, including a new member and a reappointment.

• Ordinance 1775: Franchise agreement with Uniti Fiber LLC for fiber optic services
• Appointment of Dr. James E. Bolden III to Water Commission unexpired term (ends 04-20-2029)
• Reappointment of Council Member Joy Kinman to Water Commission term (ends 04-20-2033)
• Approval of minutes from February 6 and February 20, 2025 meetings

The Jacksonville City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 1775, authorizing a franchise agreement with Uniti Fiber LLC for fiber optic and digital communication services. The ordinance passed on all readings with one abstention. A separate appointment to the Water Commission failed, while a reappointment was approved.

• Approved Ordinance 1775 on first reading (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 1775 on second reading (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 1775 on third and final reading (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 1775 in its entirety (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointment of Dr. James E. Bolden III to Water Commission failed (4-4, 1 abstention)
• Reappointed Joy Kinman to Water Commission (motion carried)

Advertising & Promotion Commission

The Advertising and Promotion Commission will review funding requests for city holiday decorations and a youth center sign. The body will also consider business beautification grant applications for two properties on West Main Street.

• Funding request: $35,000.00 for JP&R All Lit Up! Holiday Lights
• Funding request: $29,217.76 for Martin Street Youth Center LED sign
• Business Beautification Grant application: Subway of Arkansas, Inc. (908 West Main Street)
• Business Beautification Grant application: Packing Shipping and Return Store (909 West Main Street)

The Jacksonville Advertising and Promotion Commission approved three funding requests: up to $35,000 for the All Lit Up! Holiday Lights display, up to $29,217.76 for a Martin Street Youth Center LED sign, and Business Beautification Grants of $5,000 to Subway of Arkansas and $399.68 to Packing Shipping and Return Store. All motions passed unanimously. The commission also approved the January financial report and minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting.

• Approved up to $35,000 for Jacksonville Parks & Recreation's All Lit Up! Holiday Lights (unanimous)
• Approved up to $29,217.76 for Martin Street Youth Center LED sign (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Business Beautification Grant to Subway of Arkansas, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $399.68 Business Beautification Grant to Packing Shipping and Return Store (unanimous)
• Approved January financial report with fund balance of $1,881,925.00 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including a zoning change for 700 Gregory Street from R-O to C-2, a franchise agreement with Uniti Fiber, and a resolution urging annexation of properties along Wooten Road. The council will also consider waiving competitive bidding for a heavy equipment trailer and amending city code for council rules and bidding procedures. Public comment will be heard regarding the First Presbyterian Church Warming Center.

• Ordinance 1776: reclassify 700 Gregory Street from R-O to C-2
• Ordinance 1775: authorize franchise agreement with Uniti Fiber LLC
• Resolution 853: urge support for annexation of properties on Wooten Road
• Ordinance 1777: waive competitive bidding for a heavy equipment trailer
• Ordinance 1778: modify competitive bidding and purchasing procedures

The Jacksonville City Council approved several ordinances, including waiving competitive bidding for a heavy equipment trailer for the Street Department (Ordinance 1777), rezoning property at 700 Gregory Street (Ordinance 1776), updating council rules and procedures (Ordinance 1779), and modifying competitive bidding thresholds (Ordinance 1778). A franchise agreement with Uniti Fiber (Ordinance 1775) failed to pass due to insufficient votes. The council also adopted a resolution supporting the Wooten Road annexation.

• Approved Ordinance 1777 waiving competitive bidding for a heavy equipment trailer (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1776 rezoning 700 Gregory Street to C-2 (8-2, McCoy and Moss nay)
• Approved Ordinance 1779 updating council rules and procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1778 raising competitive bidding threshold to state level (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 853 supporting Wooten Road annexation (unanimous)
• Failed to approve Ordinance 1775 (Uniti Fiber franchise) - motion failed, will be on next agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: a front yard setback variance at 1300 Foxwood Drive to allow a garage extension, and front and rear yard setback variances at 118 Jaxon Street to permit construction of a single-family home. The board will also approve minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting.

• Front yard setback variance request by Dan Broughton at 1300 Foxwood Drive to extend a garage by 6 feet
• Front and rear yard setback variance request by Central AR Home Builders at 118 Jaxon Street to reduce front setback to 20 feet and rear setback to 16.5 feet
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of January 13, 2025

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to rezone 700 Gregory Street from R-0 to C-2 (petitioner: JNPSD) and a conditional use permit for mixed commercial/residential at 205 North Spring Street under the Mixed Use Overlay District (petitioner: Robert Watts). The meeting also includes nominations for 2025 chairman/vice chairman, volunteers for the Board of Adjustment, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for rezoning 700 Gregory Street from R-0 to C-2
• Public hearing for conditional use at 205 North Spring Street – mixed commercial/residential
• Nominations for 2025 Planning Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Volunteer appointments for 2025 Board of Adjustment
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025 regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for mixed commercial/residential use at 205 North Spring Street, subject to fire code improvements. They also approved rezoning 700 Gregory Street from R-0 (single-family residential) to C-2 (commercial), with one commissioner voting against. The rezoning was requested by the school district to increase potential buyers for the former school site.

• Approved conditional use for mixed commercial/residential at 205 North Spring Street (motion carried)
• Approved rezoning of 700 Gregory Street from R-0 to C-2 (motion carried, Commissioner Bollen voting nay)
• Elected Jim Moore as Chairman for 2025
• Elected Jim Oakley as Vice Chairman for 2025
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 as presented

City Council

The City Council will hear annual reports from the Water and Wastewater departments, consider two ordinance changes that would reclassify properties at 909 Shall Court and 6350 T.P. White Drive, and receive the State of the City address from Mayor Elmore. A report on the 2025 Shot Show and ICSC Retail Event will also be presented. The agenda includes reappointments to the Jacksonville Housing Authority Board and an appointment to the A&P Commission.

• Ordinance 1773: Reclassify 909 Shall Court from R-0 to R-2
• Ordinance 1774: Reclassify 6350 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4
• State of the City address by Mayor Elmore
• Economic Development report on 2025 Shot Show & ICSC Retail Event
• Reappointments to Jacksonville Housing Authority Board and A&P Commission appointment

The Jacksonville City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 1774, rezoning property at 6350 TP White Drive to allow a pipe sales and storage business. The council also placed Ordinance 1773, a rezoning request for 909 Shall Court, on first reading but failed to advance it to second reading. Several annual reports and appointments were approved.

• Approved and adopted Ordinance 1774, rezoning 6350 TP White Drive (unanimous)
• Failed to advance Ordinance 1773, rezoning 909 Shall Court, to second reading (3-6)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Reappointed Addie Gibson, Jon Johnson, and Logan Perry to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Fox to A&P Commission (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Jacksonville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three requests: rezoning 909 Shall Court from R-0 to R-2, a conditional use permit at 205 Dupree Drive for auto sales/repair/rental in a C-2 zone, and rezoning 6350 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting and other administrative items.

• Rezoning 909 Shall Court from R-0 to R-2, petitioner Cooper Property Management
• Conditional use at 205 Dupree Drive for auto sales/repair/rental in C-2 zone, petitioners K & P Car Works LLC, Elite Auto Complex LLC, Effortless Rentals
• Rezoning 6350 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4, petitioner Kirks Holding Co LLC, representative Frank Yang

The Jacksonville Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 909 Shall Court from R-0 to R-2, allowing the property to be used as a two-family dwelling. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for auto sales, repair, and rental at 205 Dupree Dr., and approved a rezoning of 6350 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4. All decisions were made during the regular meeting on January 13, 2025.

• Approved rezoning of 909 Shall Court from R-0 to R-2 (4-3)
• Approved conditional use for auto sales, repair, and rental at 205 Dupree Dr. with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 6350 T.P. White Drive from C-3 to C-4 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider five variance requests: four front-yard setback variances for properties on Lee Mac Drive (1217, 1221, 1225, and 1301) from 25 feet to approximately 20.5-20.7 feet, and one rear-yard setback variance at 205 East Martin Street. The board will also approve minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting.

• Front yard setback variance, 1217 Lee Mac Drive (requested 20.6 ft, required 25 ft)
• Front yard setback variance, 1221 Lee Mac Drive (requested 20.5 ft, required 25 ft)
• Front yard setback variance, 1225 Lee Mac Drive (requested 20.7 ft, required 25 ft)
• Front yard setback variance, 1301 Lee Mac Drive (requested 20.7 ft, required 25 ft)
• Rear yard setback variance, 205 East Martin Street (requested dimension not specified in agenda)

City Council

At its regular meeting, the Jacksonville City Council will consider Ordinance 1772 to reclassify parcels at North Elm and East Center Streets from R-1 to R-2. They will also review the final plat for Cypress Heights Addition and make appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.

• Ordinance 1772: rezone parcels at N. Elm & E. Center Streets from R-1 to R-2
• Final plat for Cypress Heights Addition
• Appoint Terry Sansing, Nick Priest, & Vivian Brittenum to Planning Commission (terms to 01/01/2028)
• Appoint Billy Hall & reappoint Jeff Twitty to Board of Adjustment (terms to 01/01/2028)

The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved and adopted Ordinance 1772, which reclassifies property at North Elm and East Center Streets, amending prior ordinances and the land use map. The council also accepted the final plat for Cypress Heights Addition and approved appointments to the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Parks & Recreation Commission. The meeting lasted 12 minutes and included routine reports from fire, police, and code enforcement departments.

• Approved and adopted Ordinance 1772 (rezoning at North Elm & East Center Streets) unanimously
• Accepted final plat of Cypress Heights Addition
• Approved Planning Commission appointments (Terry Sansing, Nick Priest, Vivian Brittenum) 9-1 (McCoy nay)
• Approved Board of Adjustment appointment (Billy Hall) and reappointment (Jeff Twitty) with Twitty abstaining
• Approved Parks & Recreation Commission appointment (James Bolden)
• Approved consent agenda
• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting